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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 313.38 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 313.38 and 180.42 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 313.38 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/313.38 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 313.38 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 56,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540.02/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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